is everyone safe at arizona

W J · 02-21-2010, 05:25 PM

Not good. Am wondering if the event will even now be completed today? On this morning's ESPN show, one Pro Stock driver (Greg Anderson during interview) said that the track was unsafe----both lanes, and that they were trying to somehow make improvements before eliminations begin.....Anderson sounded quite concerned about the track's condition and the fact that 2 Pro Stocks had already "turtled" on Sat....Maybe thinking out loud prematurely here, but I hope Brown's crash wasn't the result of a crewmember not tightening a rear wheel sufficiently.....WJ

Floyd Staggs · 02-21-2010, 05:26 PM

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By goodscotch, shot with NIKON D300 at 2010-02-21

Ed Fernandez · 02-21-2010, 05:42 PM

A truly sad situation.What's sadder is that it seems that NHRA might be trying to not acknowledge the situation.Bob Frey commented on the live coverage that a female
spectator was injured and was taken to the hospital.The Statement I saw said the woman was declared dead at the scene.Either NHRA, through their announcers, should acknowledge what happened or not mention the situation at all.Just my opinion.
I feel for the family of the victim.

Julie Jordan · 02-21-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

A truly sad situation.What's sadder is that it seems that NHRA might be trying to not acknowledge the situation.Bob Frey commented on the live coverage that a female
spectator was injured and was taken to the hospital.The Statement I saw said the woman was declared dead at the scene.Either NHRA, through their announcers, should acknowledge what happened or not mention the situation at all.Just my opinion.
I feel for the family of the victim.

Ed ~ I would imagine it best that nothing be said until family notifications are done, etc.

AC · 02-21-2010, 05:48 PM

Ed i think they declare anyone who passes away dead at the hospital so they do not have to stop the race because then it could become a crime scene. But that is my guess. If you remember they declared Scotty K dead at the hospital.

Sad day for the family and also Antron, he is the nicest guy at the track and i know he would never want to hurt anyone.

Mike Brogniez · 02-21-2010, 06:03 PM

DRC (partial) post: A female attending the NHRA AZ national received serious injuries after being struck by debris at Firebird I. R.
She was transported by Helicopter to Good Samaritan center for treatment.

Ed Fernandez · 02-21-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

Ed i think they declare anyone who passes away dead at the hospital so they do not have to stop the race because then it could become a crime scene. But that is my guess. If you remember they declared Scotty K dead at the hospital.

Sad day for the family and also Antron, he is the nicest guy at the track and i know he would never want to hurt anyone.

The report listed here said she was killed instantly.If so then the race should have been stopped at that point.Here in NJ the NJ State Police are at every track when in operation.
They pretty much control the conduct of the event safety wise.
I would imagine Antron is devastated by the result of the crash.

AC · 02-21-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

The report listed here said she was killed instantly.If so then the race should have been stopped at that point.Here in NJ the NJ State Police are at every track when in operation.
They pretty much control the conduct of the event safety wise.
I would imagine Antron is devastated by the result of the crash.

yeah but i dont think nhra wanted that to get out. Many people who were there said she was dead instantly from what i have been reading.

its a sad day no matter how or where it happen

larry dowty · 02-21-2010, 09:04 PM

ED when the accident happened before they could clean up the track it started raining again built in delay buy mother nature.

Bill North · 02-22-2010, 06:42 PM

Antron's tire landed in front of cart, still spinning. Launched into pass mirror of Semi and went straight up. Crew dude wrestled it to a stop b4 it hit F/C body. I was by Miss Tie-dye n got hit w/CB antenna. Studs/nuts were sheared out of wheel.

BTW - a S/ST car wadded up after dark and the track looked like it was an ice rink

02-21-2010, 05:25 PM	#1
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: is everyone safe at arizona Not good. Am wondering if the event will even now be completed today? On this morning's ESPN show, one Pro Stock driver (Greg Anderson during interview) said that the track was unsafe----both lanes, and that they were trying to somehow make improvements before eliminations begin.....Anderson sounded quite concerned about the track's condition and the fact that 2 Pro Stocks had already "turtled" on Sat....Maybe thinking out loud prematurely here, but I hope Brown's crash wasn't the result of a crewmember not tightening a rear wheel sufficiently.....WJ Last edited by W J; 02-21-2010 at 05:54 PM. Reason: add content.......

02-21-2010, 05:26 PM	#2
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 156 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: is everyone safe at arizona Picture from Competition Plus By goodscotch, shot with NIKON D300 at 2010-02-21 __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

02-21-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: is everyone safe at arizona A truly sad situation.What's sadder is that it seems that NHRA might be trying to not acknowledge the situation.Bob Frey commented on the live coverage that a female spectator was injured and was taken to the hospital.The Statement I saw said the woman was declared dead at the scene.Either NHRA, through their announcers, should acknowledge what happened or not mention the situation at all.Just my opinion. I feel for the family of the victim. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

02-21-2010, 05:48 PM	#5
AC Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 170 Likes: 29 Liked 66 Times in 23 Posts	Re: is everyone safe at arizona Ed i think they declare anyone who passes away dead at the hospital so they do not have to stop the race because then it could become a crime scene. But that is my guess. If you remember they declared Scotty K dead at the hospital. Sad day for the family and also Antron, he is the nicest guy at the track and i know he would never want to hurt anyone.

02-21-2010, 06:03 PM	#6
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: is everyone safe at arizona DRC (partial) post: A female attending the NHRA AZ national received serious injuries after being struck by debris at Firebird I. R. She was transported by Helicopter to Good Samaritan center for treatment.

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larry dowty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chewelah wa Posts: 283 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: is everyone safe at arizona ED when the accident happened before they could clean up the track it started raining again built in delay buy mother nature. __________________ larry dowty 6388 SS

02-22-2010, 06:42 PM	#10
Bill North Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: is everyone safe at arizona Antron's tire landed in front of cart, still spinning. Launched into pass mirror of Semi and went straight up. Crew dude wrestled it to a stop b4 it hit F/C body. I was by Miss Tie-dye n got hit w/CB antenna. Studs/nuts were sheared out of wheel. BTW - a S/ST car wadded up after dark and the track looked like it was an ice rink Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Bill North; 02-22-2010 at 06:47 PM.